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Coronavirus: Gov. Beshear honors Dry Ridge woman who died due to COVID-19

A Dry Ridge resident who died due to COVID-19 was honored during Gov. Andy Beshear's Thursday press conference.

Patsy Carol Stith died on Monday at the Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Fort Thomas, Beshear said. She was 76.

"Patsy was a mother to three sons, she was Mamaw to grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She has a sister and brothers and along with many friends who will miss her. And we will mourn their loss, as well," Beshear said.

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Throughout the week, multiple Facebook posts shared feelings of grief and exchanges of thoughts and prayers over Stith's death. Macedonia Baptist Church posted: "Please keep the family of Patsy Stith in your prayers. Patsy lost her battle with covid-19 today. ~ thank you."

"I wanted to update everyone and say thank you for all the prayers for our Mamaw. Today she went to be the Lord. Please continue to pray for our and our families comfort during this time. We love and miss yall!!" she wrote.

Patsy loved wood working and making crafts, according to an obituary posted by Stanley Funeral Homes.

The one thing she loved the most was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Patsy was the most amazing mother, adored and loved Mamaw, a sister and friend. She will be forever sadly missed but fondly remembered by all whom knew and loved her.

On Thursday, Beshear said that Patsy had self quarantined due to her age and some at-risk factors. Despite her isolation, he said, she started experiencing flu-like symptoms and was hospitalized on April 4.

Patsy tested positive for the novel coronavirus on April 6, Beshear said. A week later it looked as though she would recover, and Patsy was taken off the ventilator.

"But too much damage had been done," Beshear said.

"So let's make sure that we are thinking about Patsy, knowing that when we lose somebody it's not just another number. It's not a comparison with any other state, it's an individual that will be missed," Beshear said.

Stanley Funeral Homes states a "rolling visitation" will take place on Friday from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Stanley Funeral Home Williamstown location, located at 500 North Main Street. Those wishing to pay respects to the family are asked to drive through the facility carport without stopping or exiting their vehicles.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions are made to the Saint Elizabeth ICU Staff.

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